Everbest Organics in Bay County was named one of the 50 Companies to Watch in Michigan for 2014 in a recent award presentation.
Everbest, founded in 2002, provides organic, non-GMO grains and beans to restaurants and other food suppliers both in Michigan and nationally, including Chipotle Grill. It's in Munger, in Merritt Township, and was given the award for high marketplace performance and innovative products and services.
Owners Jim and DeAnn Sattelberg accepted the award and said Everbest's growth has been in response to very high demand for organic beans and grains.
"This has helped our family-owned business to grow into the largest certified organic dry bean facility in the state, but also to earn a reputation as one of the highest quality facilities, as well," says Jim Sattelberg.
Among its innovations include implementing British Retail Consortium food safety standards, allowing Everbest to expand internationally, and recently, expansion within the company's facility to increase capacity and employ more people.
Writer: Kim Eggleston
Source: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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